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RO57 VFJ

2007 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,892 mi
Last recorded83,892 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 VFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 83,892 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 83,852 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 70,656 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 70,658 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 62,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner sills/floor pans corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2018 62,439 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner sills/floor pans corroded

nearside headlamp damp inside lense

Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,050 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 56,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant bottle empty

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,414 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 40,668 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2014 32,521 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 24,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

Pass 19 Sep 2012 17,699 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 13,221 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 10,766 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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RO57 VFJ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2007 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,273 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO57 VFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RO57 VFJ registered?

RO57 VFJ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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